Catholic Online, Kenya Sinclair: Speaking of his experience at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, he explained how he survived the terrifying ordeal. His words were shared with Church in Need, which explained Fr. Mourad’s ministry in Karyatayn (Al-Qaryatayn). Full account … Continue reading
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Long-Held Syrian Priest Credits Our Lady for Escape from ISIS
AsiaNews: For Syria’s Syriac Catholic community, this is a time of rejoicing because of Fr Jacques Mourad’s newfound freedom but also of anxiety, “great concern” and prayers for the fate of more than 190 Christian hostages from Al-Qaryatayn , a town … Continue reading
Syria: Priest Who Refused to Leave His Flock Taken at Gunpoint
CNA: The Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of Homs confirmed on Friday that a priest in the diocese has been kidnapped, and has asked for prayers for the priest’s safe release. According to Fides, the Homs archdiocese “asked all the faithful to invoke … Continue reading